Improve your French while exploring the artistic treasures of Paris this summer!
You will spend the first week in the South of France and spend the remainder of the program in Paris, with a day trip to Versailles.
Imagine being able to speak French like a native! To master a foreign language, you need to immerse yourself in the language and culture. Consider this the perfect opportunity. Our French language courses allow you to practice French on a daily basis. You’ll be able to watch French films in the movie houses lining the Champs Elysées, chat with Parisians as you stroll through the Parc des Tuileries or order a crocque-monsieur at a local bistro – what better way to learn French?
During this program, you also have the opportunity to explore the artistic, architectural and cultural parts of the city firsthand as you learn about those same elements in the classroom. World famous works housed in the Louvre will jump off the pages of your textbooks when you see them for yourself! With the Eiffel Tower at your doorstep, your architecture class will come to life!
Information Session: TBD
Undergraduate courses:
- FRE 1010: French Level I
- FRE 2030: French Level III
- FRE 3620: Paris in the French Culture
Credits: 3 – 6**
Students must select a minimum of 1 course (3 credits) and a maximum of 2 courses (6 credits).
Dates: May 13 - June 3, 2012
Accommodations: St. John's Paris Campus; local hotels in the South of France.
In Paris, you will stay at the newly renovated St. John’s University Paris campus located in the popular St-Germain district also known as the 6th arrondissement. The campus is just across the street from the Vaneau metro stop and within walking distance of the Musée d’Orsay, Musée du Louvre, Jardin du Luxembourg, Cathédral de Notre Dame and the Musée Rodin.
While on campus you will have access to a fully-wired computer lab with printers, spacious meeting rooms and a student lounge. Our bilingual staff, including a Residence Director and resident assistants will be there to assist you with your needs.
Room accommodations include, two single beds, wardrobes and desks per room (one per student), linens provided for your use during your stay, air conditioning in each room, wireless internet access, digital phones. Shared bathroom facilities on each residence floor.
In the South of France, you will stay in the city of Valence.
Meals: 2 meals per day, 4 days a week in Paris; all meals in the South of France
Professors: TBA
Information Session: TBA
Program Fee: TBA
*Please note: Tuition and airfare are in addition to the program fee. Please check the tuition based on your school and how many credits you choose to enroll in while abroad.
Program fee includes accomodations in Paris campus and the south of France, welcome and farewell dinners, 8 meals per week in Paris; all meals in the south of France; metro passes in Paris, Louvre, daytrip to Versailles.
* Classes are subject to appropriate enrollment. Although courses may be offered we need to maintain a minimum number of students to run summer courses. Should enrollment not be met courses may be canceled. Students will not be held financially responsible if course(s) and/or program(s) have been canceled.